"The Charge" by Brendon Burchard explores how individuals can activate their passion, purpose, and drive to live a more fulfilling and charged life, providing practical strategies for personal growth.
I want to incorporate the concepts from The Charge so you can live the charged homeschool mom life too!
In "The Charge", Brendon Burchard argues that the only way to measurably improve the quality of your life is to learn how to activate the ten drives that make you human.
These drives are your desires for more control, competence, congruence, caring, connection, change, challenge, creative expression, contribution, and consciousness.
Also, these drives shape everything you think, feel, and do in life, so understanding and mastering them is critical to your success and happiness.
Strategically activating these drives consistently is the fastest path to living the charged homeschool mom life.
The other day, our home power was out for a few hours. (This isn't unusual during a snowstorm in the mountains where I live).
We dug out the candles for the first time this year, reminded ourselves how much stored water we didn't have, and my husband made grilled cheese on the natural gas single burner on our verandah.
I discovered what an enjoyable evening it was without the "buzz" of electricity and artificial lights.
Naturally, I read, of course, I always read;) But I read by candlelight. Charming.
Later, I kidnapped my 15-year-old son's cellular (he has so much anyway!) and we watched Netflix for an hour in front of the lit Christmas tree (yeah, well, not lit because no electricity, but the tree was still up).
It was delightful.
Why am I sharing this with you? Because it was a powerful recharge evening.
WITHOUT sensory stimulation.
I highly recommend turning off all the lights, dishwasher, dryer, and your tree lights (ha, am I the only one with a tree up in late January??) and discovering the quiet (oh, and the desire to go to bed at 7:30, ha).
In our homeschool mom lives, though, we don't want the electricity to go out.
We don't want to lose our verve, our energy, our charge, because we have stuff to do.
Ultimately, we want to make this a meaningful life filled with interesting learning opportunities and Instagram-worthy memories.
In our homeschool mom lives, though, we don't want the electricity to go out. We don't want to lose our verve, our energy, our charge. We have stuff to do. We want to make this a meaningful life filled with interesting learning opportunities and Instagram-worthy memories.
Can I hear an amen? We all want a charged homeschool mom life!
But how do we live the charged homeschool mom life?
Firstly, I want to acknowledge that every day can't maintain the same charged energy.
We are humans over here, and our energy can wax and wane because of...
- babies,
- perimenopause,
- premenstrual tension,
- sleepless nights,
- chronic illness,
- too many kid conflicts,
- frustration with a family member,
- oh, the list could go on, couldn't it?
However, if we want to live a charged homeschool mom life, we have to get curious about the things Brendon Burchard asks us to assess:
...our drives for control, competence, congruence, caring, connection, change, challenge, creative expression, contribution, and consciousness.
So how are you engaging your drives, homeschool mama?
If we want to live a charged homeshool mom life, we need to address the drives for a charged life...
CHALLENGE: The charged homeschool mom life requires challenge.
"The only difference between succeeding and failing is not quitting."--Brendon Burchard
Well, I don't think we homeschool mamas lack for challenge.
There's the challenge of trying to get matched socks on a kiddo, the challenge of trying to get your son to sit at the table and finish that writing assignment, and the challenge of not losing your marbles at the dinner hour.
However, we could choose to take up the challenge of incorporating our interests in our homeschool mama lives.
Clarifying question: Where could you incorporate an engaging challenge in your life?
CREATIVE EXPRESSION: The charged homeschool mom life requires creative expression.
"The power plant doesn't have energy, it generates energy. You are not fueled by others; you generate your energy."--Brendon Burchard
Doing creative things brings joy by the act of doing them, not because they are necessarily required activities.
If it's bringing back your long-lost passion for embroidery, now's the time to search for that in the tote in the storage room.
Or if it's an interest you had when you were little, say, pressing flowers between pages of an old poetry book (am I being specific here for a reason)? then do it!
Clarifying question: What might you bring back into your life that you enjoy doing that is purely creative and only enjoyable for the sake of it?
CONGRUENCE: The charged homeschool mom life requires congruence.
"The only permission you need to live your most authentic life is your own."--Brendon Burchard
It can be challenging to own who you are and live out your life on your terms. I know it. Many others have walked the journey toward authenticity and know it's not an easy journey.
But it sure is a satisfying place to arrive: congruence.
You being you, living out your life intention and being fully present to all that life brings.
Clarifying question: Is there any area where you know you're not living congruently, but want to? Consider exploring this with me in coaching. Book a conversation with me to unravel the incongruent to live in congruence.
CONTRIBUTION: The charged homeschool mom life requires contribution.
"Your life will be measured by the quality of your contribution."--Brendon Burchard
We humans were built for community. When we offer our authentic selves and our giftings to the world, we will contribute to a more beautiful world.
Clarifying question: In what way do you contribute to your community?
CONSCIOUSNESS: The charged homeschool mom life requires consciousness.
"When you set a powerful intention and you meet that intention with an equal intensity of effort, you will experience success."--Brendon Burchard
No matter your growth goal, whether you want to build stronger relationships, release control in how you homeschool, or learn to manage your emotions of frustration within your homeschool family, your intention will reap its reward.
Sometimes it's a long journey, sometimes it's not. Sometimes it's a challenging journey, but sometimes it's just a consistently practiced habit that can shift everything.
However, no matter the length and the strenuousness, our intention will bring us toward our goals.
Clarifying question: Where do you want to set intention and growth your life?
"The moment you stop working on your dreams, your dreams stop working for you.
Brendon Burchard, The Charged Life
You get to decide how to show up in your life: I invite you to live the charged homeschool mom life.
Other resources you might find beneficial (that require electricity):
A few questions about the book, The Charged Life, by Brendon Burchard...
• Have you read the book?
• Does each of the messages of this book resonate?
• Would leading a charged life counteract your homeschool slump month?
A virtual book club can offer numerous benefits besides offering a place to discuss books for homeschooling moms that mom doesn't have to readš
Here are some advantages to a Homeschool Mama Book Club:
1. Intellectual Stimulation:
Homeschooling can be demanding, and moms often put a lot of energy into educating their children. A book club provides a chance for moms to engage with literature, ideas, and discussions that stimulate their minds.
2. Personal Growth:
Reading and discussing a variety of books can lead to personal growth and self-discovery. Book clubs expose members to different perspectives, cultures, and ways of thinking, fostering personal development.
3. Social Interaction:
Homeschooling can sometimes be isolating for both moms and children. A virtual book club allows moms to connect with others who share similar interests, helping to alleviate feelings of loneliness and provide a social outlet.
Book clubs encourage a sense of community and belonging. Sharing thoughts and opinions about books creates a space for meaningful interactions and building strong connections.
5. Critical Thinking and Communication Skills:
Engaging in book discussions hones critical thinking and communication skills.
6. Cost-Effective:
Virtual book clubs often require minimal costs. And you don't even have to read the books (ask me more)!
Some of the books we've discussed in the Homeschool Mama Book Club…
Frequently Asked Questions about the Homeschool Mama Book Club...
When will I see the Book Club Zoom link in my email?
You'll see the zoom link in your email on the morning of the Book Club. (Make sure your email provider hasn't thrown it into Junk Mail.)
Where can I purchase the book?
Your favourite local bookshop presently.
(Or on my Homeschool Mama Book Club Book Shop).
Where do I find your book?
On Amazon, unless you live where I live, then it's at my local bookstore too.
PS my book is called Homeschool Mama Self-Care: Nurturing the Nurturer.
Do you have a recommended Homeschool Mama Reading List?
Why, yes I do! But FYI, it's always expanding. You can find it here.
How long is the Book Club?
Usually about an hour.
Can I ask questions about the book and its applications to my homeschool?
Absolutely! I'll share my insights from the book and how they apply to our homeschools.
If you have thoughts, insights, or questions, we will all benefit from them.
How can I connect with others at the Book Club?
You are most welcome to join our monthly Support Chats, and group coaching, or connect with me one-on-one for coaching.
Want to connect with me directly?
I offer one-on-one coaching sessions.
Do you want to live the charged homeschool mom life and address your challenges around overwhelm, big emotions, boundaries, deschooling, and anything that might keep you from showing up on purpose in your homeschool (& life)?
Teresa Wiedrick
I help overwhelmed homeschool mamas shed what's not working in their homeschool & life, so they can show up authentically, purposefully, and confidently in their homeschool & life.
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